English UK are pleased to announce that bookings are being taken for the ELT Teachers' Conference 2012, held on Saturday 10 November at Prospero House, London.

Thank you to all who nominated us as Study Travel Magazine (STM) Stars. Once again English UK has reached the shortlist for the Star School Association award.

English UK welcomes the recommendation by a committee of MPs that the Government should exclude students from its net migration target, with the Home Affairs Committee saying that it is important that the UK does not fall behind its international competitors by becoming a less attractive option for international students.

With the Olympics now just weeks aways, the British Council have recently produced two new publications designed for visitors to the UK for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These publications are being made available to all British Council accredited centres free of charge.

English UK corporate member, Lost in London, has produced a useful Summer guide which will help keep you informed on events happening in and around London during the summer 2012. There is also just over one month to go before the English UK and Lost in London 2012 Brit Pop 'n' Bowl party, taking place during StudyWorld London 2012 - find out how you can get involved.

UKTI South Korea will have an information stand at this year's Kids Educational Content Fair 'Play=Learn' from 19-22 July 2012, and have offered to display your promotional materials on the UKTI stand if you are interested.

English UK is delighted to welcome its newest regional group, English UK East. The group was formed in summer 2012 and has around 20 members so far.

Plans to create a professional association for language teachers have been outlined by English UK. The organisation would be closely tied in to teachers' continuing professional development, providing a framework for progress.